A rare case of desmoid tumour over appendicectomy scar

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background Desmoid tumors are slow growing deep fibromatoses with aggressive infiltration of adjacent tissue but without any metastatic potential(1,2,3). Case Presentation We report a female patient with desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall over appendicectomy scar who underwent primary resection. Preoperative evaluation included abdominal ultrasound, and computed tomography. The histology of this cases revealed a desmoid tumor. Conclusion Complete surgical resection is the first line management of this tumor entity.